Leicester (Cannock Street) Town Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, And Preparation Guide

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Leicester (Cannock Street) Town Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, And Preparation Guide

Location & Accommodation - Leicester Cannock Street Town Driving Test Centre

Test Center Address

40 Cannock Street,
Leicester,
LE4 9HT

​​Driving Test Centre facilities

🚻 Male and female toilets are available
♿ Passive access is fully provided
🅿️ On-site parking for examination candidates only

​​Test Center Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.2 (User Reviews)
  •  Pass Rate: 50.8%
  •  Waiting Time (2024–2025): 10.7 weeks

Town driving test routes in Leicester

Tests from Leicester Cannock Street Town Driving Test Centre are typically conducted on residential roads, urban traffic, and town driving test routes where real-life driving skills are tested.

Test routes may include

  • Busy traffic lights
  • One-way system
  • Mini and multi-lane roundabouts
  • Dual carriageway (eg, A563)
  • Narrow back alleys or residential areas

All these town driving test routes test the candidate's observation, awareness, and vehicle control. The test officer will look at how you handle different speed limits, risk perception and decision making. Smooth gear shifting and mirror checking are also reviewed.

You can get all the driving test routes in one place "Test Routes App"

What tests are carried out in Leicester?

Car (Category B – Manual and Automatic)


Outstanding Leicester Town Driving Test Courses and Areas

Leicester's town driving test courses as a rule begin at the Cannock Road Town Driving Test Middle and are a blend of private streets, active intersections, and expressways. By knowing the Town driving test routes, being on time gives you an edge on test day.

 

Leicester test route areas:

  • A563 - Dual carriageway sections with multi-lane roundabouts
  • Loughborough Road - busy junction or speed control zone
  • Melton Road - Traffic lights and lane discipline test
  • Residential area in Rusheymead - ideal for walks
  • Belgrave Circle Roundabouts – complex roundabout route
  • Abbey Lane - Narrow streets with parked cars and visibility checks

Common roads on test routes:

  • A607 - Expressway with merging lanes
  • Marfitt Street & Sandringham Avenue - Local traffic conditions

Or for your ease you can use the Routes App (Recommended)

What to Expect on Test Day

The test structure at Town Driving Test Centre, Leicester, is as follows

  • 👁️ Sight test - Reading a number plate from 20.5 meters
  • "Tell Me" Car Safety Question
  • 🕓 40 Minute Drive - Includes 20 minutes of independent driving
  • 🔁 One Maneuver - Bay Park, Parallel Park, or Pull Up to the Right
  • ⚠️ Emergency stop - can be included in 1 of 3 tests

Budget-friendly inns and motels close Leicester Town Driving Test Centre

Thinking of staying in the city or travelling to the testing centre the night before the test? These are some of the cheap lodgings you should think of using

The accommodation i normally use is laterooms.com , however there is also options below

  • Premier Hotel Leicester North West
  • Travelodge Leicester City Centre
  • Local B&Bs in Belgrave and Rusheymead

Being close to a town driving test centre reduces stress and helps maintain focus on test day.

Improve your driving with the JNDS online course

If you are going to take the test for the first time or are nervous again, the JNDS online driving course is perfect for you. Helpful for

  • International license holders
  • Returning drivers are nervous
  • Young learners (under 17 years of age)
  • First Time Town Driving Test Route Candidates

With structured online training, you can learn to tackle real-life exam situations confidently

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  • Road safety basics and advanced defensive driving tips
  • Navigating roundabouts, dual carriageways, and city traffic
  • Parking, reversing, and parallel parking techniques
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Best places to relax after a test in Leicester

Want to relax after the test? Try this

  • Abbey Park - Natural beauty and tranquillity
  • National Space Centre - Family-friendly entertainment
  • Leicester Market - Food, shopping, and local life

Best area to live near Leicester, Cannock Street

If you are looking for a permanent base near Leicester

  • Belgrave - multicultural and close to town centre
  • Rusheymead - Peaceful with good schools
  • Abbey Park - Beautiful green spaces
  • Thurmaston - great for families, close to the A607

What to do if the test fails?

There is no end to failure. For the next attempt

  • Enroll in the JNDS online course
  • Repeat the routes of the town driving test
  • Practice again with a local instructor

Town Driving Test Centre, Leicester, tests you on all types of roads - so practice and preparation are essential. Every mistake allows you to learn.

Key facts

Address

40 Cannock Street, Leicester, LE4 9HT


Amenities

Can, crippled get to, stopping on site


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Nearby Motels

Chief Motel Leicester, Travelodge, B&Bs


Holding Up Time (2024–2025)

10.7 weeks


Test Conducted

Car (Category B – Manual and Automatic)


Areas of Hone

A563, Melton Street, Town Driving Test Routes


Preparation Tip

Familiarize yourself with all of Leicester's city driving test courses in development for the best comes about


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